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Model Fl FR56 Sprinkler Types �
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Vertical Sidewall
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Model Fl FR56 Recessed Sprinkler Types Upright Pendent Vertical Sidewall
Standard Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model Fl FR56 Concealed Sprinkler Types
Standard Pendent •
Listing & Approvals u,,,' d '
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Certified for
Canada (cULus).
2. Factory Mutual Approvals (FM)
3. Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK) Conventional Horizontal Sidewall
4. VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH
UL Listing Category ,;-
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV) ■ /, 1. ,
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Product Description \ . f i
Reliable Models F1FR56 Series Sprinklers are quick re- "v
sponse sprinklers which combine the durability of a stan-
dard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative Recessed Recessed
sprinkler. Pendent/F1/F2 Horizontal Sidewall
The Models F1FR56 Series Recessed automatic sprin- , . •
klers utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb. These sprin- •'^ :: -
a-1_' `• .1 '.. „Y� --
klers have demonstrated response times in laboratory tests ,... ;,; :,:
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which are five to ten times faster than standard response f' -'1 i.•: ,' - – 4
sprinklers. This quick response enables the Model F1FR56 i .-11A "` ■ _ A Series sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than �� �' i
standard sprinklers of the same temperature rating. `�.A.,.. • ' . • �. ■ The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount • • ..`'
of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu- Concealed Recessed
factured glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con- Pendent Pendent/FP
structed to provide fast thermal response.
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid Application
in both the liquid and vapor phases The vapor phase can Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec
be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the liquid tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be
expands, forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the liq exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflec
uid pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid for style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the lat
to push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter, est published standards of the National Fire Protection As
opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distrib sociation or the approving Authority Having Jurisdiction.
ute the discharging water. Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as
specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan-
dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler Iden Number
(SIN)
Orifice Size Height Organization
US Metric Upright Pendent
Standard - Upright (SSU) and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
'' /z" (15mm) 1 /2" NPT(R'h) 5.6 80 2 25" (57mm) 1, 2, 3, 4 RA1425 RA1414 itX
Conventional- Install in Upright or Pendent Position
15mm 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 57mm 3,4 RA1475
1'1 cULus listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler
12) Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler
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Upright Pendent Conventional
Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Recessed Pendent Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Sprinkler Identification Number
Orifice Size US Metric Height (SIN)
1/2" (15mm) 1/2" NPT(RY) 5 6 80 2.25" (57mm) RA1414
(1) Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions
- 2 5/8" D/4 (66 7mm)
I� 2 r /A' "O;L GA ... HOLE IN CEILING
1157 2
r. /15 0,< -4 2 5/16" DLl (58.7m,4 — (.5 2,.,,) — CUP
L - - = L — - - --- J
,- s I/2" REDUCE.q I I 1" X 1/2" REDUCER I
FUCA:: COLLAR I T r I
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CA!I'SI SPRNNKLER III
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1 j > ucE or nrnvc to " CEILING '
1-1 ff rc
� I I II FACE OF amble I0.: �\ �I ' 1 i l N I
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(r) FELLA` 70 Fl M F2 ESCUTCHEOU CArA MLLE rop APPRO :•A ;s AND O:VENSIONS (1) REFER TO FP ESCUTCHEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS
Model F1FR56 /F1 or F2 Model F1FR56 /FP
2.
Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler
Orifice Thread Size Height Organizations Identification
US Metric 9 Numbers (SIN)
/" (15mm) /z" NPT (R1/2) 5 6 8.0 2.25" (57mm) 1,2,3,4
RA1485
15mm 1/2" NPT (R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2 25" (57mm) 4 (1)
(') LPC Approval is for pendent position only
(2) cULus Listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
, ^L't Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance
(Min. - Max.)
0 . Upright 4" (102mm) - 12" (305mm)
Pendent 4" (102mm) - 12" (305mm)
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Vertical Sidewall
Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data: Horizontal Sidewall
Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Organizations
Height and Type of Approval Sprinkler
Nominal Orifice Thread Size Identification
US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Numbers (SIN)
Hazard
'h" (15mm) Y" NPT (R1/2) 5.6 80 2.63" (67mm) 1,2 1 RA1435
(') cULus Listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
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. FACE OF FITTING ( 1 )
' T O FACE OF CEILING
DIMENSION 1 1/4" MIN
,...... (31.8mm]
_ li 2 1/4" HOLE DA
1/8 4"-12" (
-at i [57.2mm] ( 32mm] [101.6mm- 304.8mm]
\ \ \ \1∎ i -' I A CEILING TO
l I" X 1/2" REDUCER ; DEFLECTOR
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Horizontal Sidewall 1 15/l6" DIA 1--
[49.2mm] I I i �� 61 -
i 6 2 27/32 " D IA.
L nr _ ice J [72.2
TURN COLLAR UNTIL \ 1
TIGHT AGAINST SPRINKLER `\`!
WRENCH BOSS
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OIJFGOJB ADJUSTMENT
(1) REFER TO ESCUTCHEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS
(2) FM APPROVED FOR 4" — 6" [101.6MM — 152.4MM] CEILING TO DEFLECTOR.
Note: For Recessed HSW Sprinklers use installation wrench GFR2.
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Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
Technical Data:
Nominal "K" Factor Thread Temp. Rating Max. Bulb Sprinkler
Model Ambient Approvals Identification
Orifice US Metric Size Sprinkler Cover Temp Color Number(SIN)
1/2" (15mm) 5.6 80 1/2" NPT F1FR 135 °F /57 °C 135 °F /57 °C 100 °F /38 °C Orange 1 RA1414
1/2" (15mm) 5.6 80 1/2" NPT F1FR 155 °F /68 °C 135 °F /57 °C 100 °F /38 °C Red 1, 4 RA1414
1/2" (15mm) 5.6 80 1/2" NPT F1FR 175 °F /79 °C 165 °F /74 °C 100 °F /38 °C Yellow 1 RA1414
1/2" (15mm) 5.6 80 1/2" NPT F1FR 200 °F /93 °C 165 °F /74 °C 150 °F /65 °C Green 1 RA1414
(I For VdS only = 155 °F /68 °C Norbulb and 1/2" [12,7mm] adjustment
I " w 1/2" REDUCING ',.„__s_.
7E£ OR ELBOW - -
I " , I/2" REDUCING
R ' -- ' " - ' ICE OR ELBOW �,
�/l!� - I f - . - - - . - , - - - . - - - . - . - - - -
I r I- 2 5/8" DIA C L .- .. - I
2 5/76 " DIA - MAX
I. --F -_ -- 1-1-....i HOLE IN CEILING 2 5/8" DIA
1 - = ` � — r 2 5/75' DIA -, - T� HOLE IN CEILING
CUP
1 1/2" MAX CUP_ - -- I
I -'- - FACE OF rl -
;,';1- - -+ - CEILING I; O�HHWIl "'
„',- '� . 1 i I 10 FACE. or CEILING -_ I FACE or FITTING
_ j• J l • J - t. „- ; � , . ,.1 DIM,. ' + 1 7/2
._, 7O FACE OF CEILING
CEILING - ) `. ' I i ;:: =.... J, i .7a ,. �/ ' e l :: i DIMENSION
_ .._..� CEILING - -._ - 14. I �. - -- t_
1/2 MAX -I -- - l /15' 5/16" MAX -I _ 3/4..
COVER ADJUSTMENT / / I COVER ADJUSTMENT I I _
COVER PLATE - J t' COVER PIATE - J / I f
ASSEMBLY �_/3 5/16" DIA — .-, I ASSEMBLY 3 5/76" DIA
SPRINKLER SPRINKLER — A -
1/2 ADJUSTMENT c+nmi 5/16" ADJUSTMENT cinc+
Figure 1 Figure 2
Installation Aid
A protective cap is included for use during installation. Sprinkler with a threaded Model CCP cup which is fac-
Important: The Fl FR56 Sprinkler with Model CCP cover tory attached to the sprinkler. The assembly is complet-
plate is not an FM Approved combination. ed by the installation of the attractive, low profile, 135 °F
Installation (57 °C) or 165 °F (74 °C) rated Model CCP push on cover
Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation plate assembly. The cover plate and sprinkler cup as-
as specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and semblies are joined using a cover plate skirt with flexible
standard response sprinklers should not be intermixed. tabs for threaded engagement. A choice of two cover
The Model F1FR56 Recessed Quick Response Sprin- plate assemblies provide either 1/2" (13mm) or 5 /16" (8mm)
klers are to be installed as shown. The Model Fl or F2 Es- of cover adjustment.
cutcheons illustrated are the only recessed escutcheons Do not install these sprinklers in ceiling which have
to be used with the Model F1FR56 Sprinklers. The use positive pressure in the space above.
of any other recessed escutcheon will void all approvals After a 2 (67mm) diameter hole is cut in the ceil-
and negate all warranties. ing, the sprinkler is easily installed with the Model RC1
When installing Model F1FR56 Sprinklers, use the Mod- Wrench. A Teflon* based thread sealant should be
el D Sprinkler Wrench. Use the Model GFR2 Wrench for applied to the sprinkler threads only. The Model RC1
installing F1FR56 Recessed Pendent Sprinklers. Any Wrench is then used to engage the sprinkler wrenching
other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers. surfaces and to install the sprinkler in the fitting. When
NOTE: A leak tight 1/2" NPT (R1/2) sprinkler joint can inserting or removing the wrench from the sprinkler /cup
be obtained with a torque of 8 -18 ft-lbs (10,8 - 24,4 N -m). assembly, care should be taken to prevent damage to
Do not tighten sprinklers over maximum recommended the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER PART
torque. It may cause leakage or impairment of the sprin- OF THE SPRINKLER. The cover plate is then pushed
klers. onto the cup. Final adjustment is made by hand turning
The Model Fl FR56/ CCP Concealed Sprinkler uses the the cover plate until the skirt flange makes full contact
1 /2" orifice, 1/2" NPT (R1/2), 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), with the ceiling. Cover plate removal requires turning in
175 °F (79 °C) or 200 °F (93 °C) Model F1FR56 Pendent the counter clockwise direction.
*DuPont Registered Trade Mark
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After installation, inspect all sprinklers to ensure that Sprinkler Types
there is a gap between the cover plate and ceiling and Standard Upright
that the four cup slots are open and free from any air flow Standard Pendent
impediment to the space above. Conventional
Concealed cover plate /cup assemblies are listed only Recessed Pendent
for use with specific sprinklers. The use of any other con- Vertical Sidewall
cealed cover plate /cup assembly with the Model F1FR56. Horizontal Sidewall
Pendent Sprinkler or the use of the Model CCP Concealed Recessed Horizontal sidewall
cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which it is not Concealed pendent
specifically listed my prevent good fire protection and will
void all guarantees, warranties, listings and approvals. Maximum Working Pressure
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to 175 psi (12 bar)
minimize bulb damage during shipping, handling and 100% Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
installation. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME Finishes (1)
THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR
FIRE PROTECTION. Removal of the protectors before this Standard Finishes
time may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. RASCO Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate
Bronze Brass
wrenches are designed to install sprinklers when covers Chrome Plated Chrome Chrome
are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS BY UNDOING THE Polyester Plated White
CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO REMOVE Coated (4)(5) White Painted
THE PROTECTORS. Special Application Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate
Temperature Ratings Bright Brass (3) Bright Brass Bright Brass
Sprinkler Black Plated Black Plated Satin
,
Max. Ambient Black Paint Black Paint Off White
Classification Temperature Temp. Bulb Color Off White (2) Off White Black Paint
°C °F Satin Chrome Satin Chrome Black Plated
Ordinary 57 135 100 °F (38 °C) Orange 0) Other finishes and colors are available on special order.
Ordinary 68 155 100 °F (38 °C) Red Consult the factory for details.
Intermediate 79 175 150 °F (66 °C) Yellow ( cULus Listed only
Intermediate 93 200 150 °F (66 °C) Green (3) 200 °F (93 °C) maximum.
High 0) 141 286 225 °F (107 °C) Blue 1 4 I cULus listed "corrosion resistance' applies to SIN Numbers RA1435
( Not available for recessed sprinklers (HSW), RA1485(VSW), RA1425 (Upright) and RA1414 (Pendent) in
standard black or white.
Escutcheon Data (1) (5) FM Approvals finish as "Polyester coated" applies to SIN Number
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RA1414 (Pendent) in standard black or white
Escutcheon Approvals Adjustment Dimension Ceiling or Wall
Model Dimension Ordering Information
Max Recess 11/2' (38.1mm) 3 /I6' - 75 /i6' Specify:
Fl 1,3,4 Min Recess 1/4"(19.1mm) (5mm -24mm) 1. Sprinkler Model
F2 1,2,3,4 Max Recess 1 "(38.1mm) 3 /16" -'hh6' 2. Sprinkler Type
Min Recess 1"(25mm) (5mm -17mm) 3. Orifice Size
FPPusnav Max Recessed 1 / l6'(11mm) 1'h" (38.1mm)
1,4 4. Deflector Type
Thread -off ' Min Recessed /16(24mm) 1 " (254mm) yp
( I ) SIN RA1435 - cULus permits use with Fl, F2 or FP escutcheons for "light 5. Temperature Rating
hazard" only, while FM limits use for same hazard with F2 escutcheon only 6. Sprinkler Finish
7. Escutcheon Type
Maintenance 8. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
The Models F1FR56 and F1FR56 Recessed Sprinklers 9. Cover plate Model
should be inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system 10. Cover plate Thread size
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean 11 Cover plate Temperature
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other 12. Cover plate Adjustment
cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or 13 Cover plate Finish
gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has
been painted (other than factory applied) or damaged Note: When Model F1FR56 Recessed sprinklers are ordered, the sprin-
in any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be main- triers and escutcheons are packaged separately.
tained to allow quick replacement of damaged or oper-
ated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be
maintained in the original cartons and packaging to mini-
mize the potential for damage to sprinklers that would
cause improper operation or non - operation.
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ReIiable...For Complete Protect
Reliable offers a wide selection of sprinkler components. Following are some of the many
precision -made Reliable products that guard life and property from fire around the clock.
• Automatic sprinklers • Deluge valves
• Flush automatic sprinklers • Detector check valves
• Recessed automatic sprinklers • Check valves
• Concealed automatic sprinklers • Electrical system
• Adjustable automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler emergency cabinets
• Dry automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler wrenches
• Intermediate level sprinklers • Sprinkler escutcheons and guards
• Open sprinklers • Inspectors test connections
• Spray nozzles • Sight drains
• Alarm valves • Ball drips and drum drips
• Retarding chambers • Control valve seals
• Dry pipe valves • Air maintenance devices
• Accelerators for dry pipe valves • Air compressors
• Mechanical sprinkler alarms • Pressure gauges
• Electrical sprinkler alarm switches • Identification signs
• Water flow detectors • Fire department connection
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest published Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, Factory
Mutual Research Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly
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